RCMP Sees Warrants Executed At Former Mayor Gondek And Councillor Homes In Corruption Probe
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police have recently executed search warrants at multiple locations in Calgary as part of an ongoing anti-corruption probe that began in October, seizing devices from both sitting council members and officials who previously held office.
Key Points
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1The Calgary Mayor states that neither current nor past members of city council are at the center or target of an ongoing RCMP investigation.
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2Search warrants were executed on March 25th, including former mayor Jyoti Gondek and sitting councillor Andre Chabot's homes in connection with a corruption probe initiated last October.
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3While Mayor Farkas denies councillors being targets, Ward Councillor André Chabot confirmed his devices were seized but expressed surprise regarding the investigation details.
Developments
Calgary Mayor Farkas claims no current or former city council members are targets of an ongoing federal probe into a local business, despite seized phones and warrants at their homes; however, he has not been briefed on the case's details. The investigation was referred to RCMP by Calgary Police Services in October 2025 following concerns about text messages and emails related to that third party.
Calgary Mayor Jeromy Farkas stated that no current or past council members are at the center of an ongoing RCMP investigation, though evidence from their devices is being submitted as part of inquiries into third parties. While councillors Joyti Gondek and Andre Chabot confirmed they were subject to search warrants but remain uncontacted by officers for questioning yet cooperative with police process regarding seized items or data access requests
The RCMP executed search warrants at the homes of former mayor Jyoti Gondek and sitting city councilor Andre Chabot, seizing their devices as part of a federal investigation referred by local police in October 2025. While officials confirmed an ongoing probe into unspecified allegations involving multiple Calgary politicians who have cooperated with authorities, no further details regarding the nature or specific subjects of the inquiry were provided to reporters at this time.
Calgary City Councillor Andre Chabot stated he is fully cooperating with an RCMP search of his home but has no knowledge regarding why it occurred or what specific corruption allegations are being investigated. While Mayor Jeromy Farkas confirmed the situation involves a complaint referred to federal police in October 2025, both officials declined further details citing ongoing legal implications and confidentiality requirements for active investigations.